A week after they violently fought their way to power in Afghanistan overthrowing the Ashraf Ghani-led government, the Taliban are still putting out fires breaking out across the war-torn nation as a result of redolent fears of their oppressive rule. Expats are making a beeline for Kabul airport desperate to be evacuated out of the country. Foreign embassies have all but emptied out. Women are out on the streets protesting for their rights; foreign aid has been stopped.
For the Taliban, who will assume power in Afghanistan for the second time after being driven out by the US troops following the 9/11 attacks, it is not only important to be recognised by the international community, they also desperately need acceptance from the Afghans.
In a candid and exclusive interview with CNN-News18, the militant group’s spokesperson Suhail Shaheen presented a roadmap of their intended regime specifying their terms and conditions and expectations from the world, including India.
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